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The web Directory of Information Materials for People Affected by Cancer is regularly updated and currently has details of over 1,900 booklets, leaflets, books and audiovisual materials for people affected by cancer. Most have been published in the last five years but we have included some older ones that are still useful.
Myeloma UK
Melphalan is a chemotherapy drug used in the treatment of myeloma. It belongs to a class of chemotherapy drugs called alkylating agents.This factsheet describes what it is, how it works, how it is given, and possible side-effects.
Pancreatic Cancer UK
The newly diagnosed pack is for people recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. It contains the following publications: An overview of diagnosis and treatment, Diet and pancreatic cancer, Chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer, We're here for you leaflet and our Patient Charter. Depending on your situation we will also include: Surgery for operable pancreatic cancer, Stents and bypass surgery or Caring for someone with pancreatic cancer.
Adrenocortical Cancer Support and Information
Guidance for people with adrenocortical carcinoma (AAC). Describes what AAC is, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
Myeloma UK
Dexamethasone is a steroid drug used in the treatment of myeloma. It belongs to a class of steroids called glucocorticoids. This factsheet describes what it is, how it works, how it is given, and possible side-effects.
Myeloma UK
Bendamustine is an alkylating agent that may be used to treat people with myeloma. This factsheet describes what it is, how it works, how it is given, and possible side-effects.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Audio CD of the booklet, which describes the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, stages, and treatment of breast cancer including surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and hormonal therapy. It also discusses issues such as fertility, hormone replacement therapy, and feelings. Includes details of useful organisations and other resources such as books and websites.
Myeloma UK
Melflufen is a new drug being investigated in the treatment of myeloma. It is a derivative of the chemotherapy drug melphalan. This factsheet explains what melflufen is, how it works, and the current evidence to support its use in the treatment of myeloma. It also describes the known possible side-effects, and the availability of melflufen in the UK.
Lymphoma Action
Peripheral neuropathy may be a side-effect of chemotherapy. This factsheet describes peripheral neuropathy, the chemotherapy drugs that most commonly cause it, the symptoms and diagnosis, reducing the risk and managing the symptoms.
Lymphoma Action
This factsheet gives an overview of the risks to fertility associated with common lymphoma treatments. It outlines methods to help preserve fertility before treatment. Topics include: chemotherapy and fertility; radiotherapy and fertility; targeted therapies and fertility; preserving fertility; planning a family after lymphoma treatment; ways to help you conceive if you have fertility difficulties; emotional support; useful resources and organisations
Myeloma UK
Cyclophosphamide is a chemotherapy drug used in the treatment of myeloma. It belongs to a class of chemotherapy drugs called alkylating agents. This factsheet describes what it is, how it works, how it is given, and possible side-effects.
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